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Cost - $4,100.00 (updated January 2014) The tuition and course fees includes a DOT physical, drug screen, all books, and one state CDL license exam.

Expected Salary As a beginning driver, you can expect to earn between $35,000 - $45,000 your first year.

Veterans This course has been approved for veterans to receive benefits while enrolled in training.

Course Information Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm for six weeks for a total of 240 hours.

CDL refresher courses are available for previous CDL holders.

For more information about courses in Vincennes / Ft. Branch, please contact Tina Winters, TTDT Instructor, at 812-888-5150 or twinters@vinu.edu. For information about courses in Indianapolis, please contact Dennis Poteet at dpoteet@vinu.edu.

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Tractor Trailer Driver Training

Tractor trailer driver training is available in Vincennes (812-888-5150) and Indianapolis (317-381-6029). Additional training locations available upon request.

The Tractor trailer driver training course is a 6 week, 240 hour certificate program which includes:

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations

CDL Rules and Regulation

Driver Qualifications

Hours of Service

Map Reading

Hazmat Endorsement Preparation

NSC’s DDC-PTD Course

Preventive Maintenance

Air Brakes Systems

Pre-trip Inspection Criteria

Engine Operation

Transmissions and Differentials

Suspensions Systems

Trouble Shooting

Basic Control Skills

Coupling/Uncoupling

Straight Line Backing

Parallel Parking

Alley Docking

Backward Serpentine

Road Driving

Daylight and Night Driving

Loaded Trailers

A Variety of Terrain

City Driving

Entry Requirements To be accepted for enrollment, you must:

Be 18 years of age

Pass a DOT physical exam

Pass drug screen

Have a valid Indiana driver’s license

Read, write, and speak English

Have a high school diploma or GED (in progress)

Pass a minimum of 3 knowledge exams administered by BMV

Students will be graded on all class work and training exercises. An 80% average must be achieved on all work to be eligible for course completion. Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Missed class work must be completed for a certificate of course completion to be awarded.

Financial Aid

Students who are unemployed through down-sizing or factory lay-offs may be eligible for funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Information concerning this funding is available through the county WorkOne offices. High school seniors are offered this training through several high school vocational career programs. Partial funding may also be available through certain interest groups.

For more information about courses in Vincennes / Ft. Branch, please contact Tina Winters, TTDT Instructor, at 812-888-5150 or twinters@vinu.edu. For information about courses in Indianapolis, please contact Dennis Poteet at 317-381-6025 or dpoteet@vinu.edu.